Chantix

I was taking Chantix for about a week and a half when I had to quit it because I was experiencing depression which was getting worse by the day.  This is going on the 2nd full day of no Chantix but I am still feeling depressed.  I want to know how long does it stay in your system for.  I woke up today and felt close to normal and then it came back again.  I had depression 16 years ago, which started off with post pardom depression that lead into severe depression which this is feeling way too familiar to that and I do NOT want to go through that again.  There is no chance that Chantix brought it back and even though I quit the Chantix it's stuck?

[Jade59]

Hi Elaine

You might want to repost your question on the Smoking Addiction forum.  Many people there have had experience with Chantix and you may get a quicker answer.  

[therese83]

It is going to take days for it to get out of your system.  Try to relax, rest and drink plenty of water.  It will ease out, but like a lot of drugs it is hardly gone in two days

let us know how you do.

[ILADVOCATE]

Yes someone I know who used Chantix for smoking cessation got side effects from it that took a long time to go away. If you are having further concerns speak to a doctor about it and as with any medication for information on side effects both short and long term look up the medication website because they all must be listed by FDA law.

[hfrostycat]

I've been off Chantix for over 3 years and I'm still dealing with depression.  Sure you can quit with the drug as it worked for my husband but if totally RUINED my life.  I had a severse adverse reaction and had to stop the program in my 2nd last week when I was down to one cig every 3 days.  I was extremely impulsive, hostile, agressive and suicidal and I had almost no control over myself.  I had the crazy dreams along with the other typical side affects.  One the plus side, I did lose over 35 pounds as I had absolutely no appetite.  I wish you the best of luck!!!